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HOD Commerce

₹7.9L – ₹11L / yr7–12 yrsCloses 5 Jul 2 days left
Puducherry, Puducherryfull-timePosted 47d ago
CBSE
Secondary Level

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Key facts

Role
HOD Commerce
School
Government High School, Uruvaiyar
City
Puducherry
State
Puducherry
Board
CBSE
School type
Secondary Level
Employment type
Full Time
Salary
₹7.9L – ₹11L per year
Experience
7–12 years
Posted
17 May 2026
Closing date
5 Jul 2026
Pay benchmark

HOD Commerce salary in Puducherry — snapshot

Band posted by the school. Final offers depend on experience, qualifications and interview outcome.

Entry / low
₹7.9L
per year
Typical
₹9.6L
per year
Senior / high
₹11.4L
per year

Bands vary by school size, tenure and board affiliation.

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HOD Commerce

at Government High School, Uruvaiyar

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Why apply

  • Salary disclosed up-front — no guesswork before applying.
  • CBSE school — strong academic systems and recognised curriculum.
  • Full-time on-roll position — stable contract, not a short engagement.
What you'll do

Job description

Overview

Government High School, Uruvaiyar in Puducherry, Puducherry is accepting applications for a HOD Commerce. You will work with an experienced academic team in a setting that prioritises learning outcomes. Government High School, Uruvaiyar in Puducherry, Puducherry is a secondary institution — a CBSE-affiliated school, established 1956,. The school pairs a traditional academic core with modern classroom practices and consistent investment in faculty enablement. About the role: the HOD Commerce is a senior position blending academic leadership with operational ownership — running reviews, mentoring teachers, handling escalations, and representing the school externally. Core responsibilities:

  • Lead and inspire a high-performing academic team.
  • Maintain standards through reviews, observations, and structured feedback.
  • Drive the assessment, reporting, and parent communication cycle.
  • Manage disciplinary cases, parent escalations, and staff conflicts.
  • Contribute to the school's strategic priorities as part of the leadership group. Requirements:
  • Master's degree with a relevant teaching qualification (B.Ed./M.Ed. preferred).
  • Significant classroom experience plus years in coordination/leadership.
  • Calm, confident judgement with students, parents, and staff.
  • Clear writing for academic plans, reports, and parent communication.
  • A track record of building and retaining strong teaching teams. Perks and culture:
  • Fair compensation with annual review (₹7.9 LPA – ₹11.4 LPA).
  • Stable, full-time engagement with a clear academic calendar.
  • Regular PD through internal and external programmes.
  • A working culture that takes faculty wellbeing seriously.
  • A school that genuinely cares about student outcomes. Submit your application online from this page to be considered by Government High School, Uruvaiyar. Interview slots are scheduled after profile review, typically inside five to seven working days.

Common questions about this role

How big are the classes?

Section sizes typically range from 25 to 40 students. The school will confirm exact section size during the interview based on the grade you'll teach.

What questions are asked in a HOD Commerce interview?

Panels usually ask about your teaching philosophy, a demo lesson walkthrough, how you handle discipline and parents, and syllabus familiarity. See the "Interview questions & answers" section on this page for six of the most common ones and how to answer them.

Where can I find similar vacancies?

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When are increments and bonuses given?

Annual increments are usually announced in March/April, alongside the new academic year. Performance-linked bonuses vary by school — some pay a one-month festive bonus, others none.

How do I make a resume for a CBSE HOD Commerce job?

A CBSE-focused resume works best when it starts with a role-anchored headline, highlights B.Ed/CTET/PD upfront, and lists measurable outcomes (result percentages, project launches, retention) under each school. Skip generic corporate objectives. The School Jobs India resume builder has a ready template you can fill in and download.

How much experience do I need for this HOD Commerce role?

Refer to the experience range posted on this page. If you're close to the minimum, apply with a strong demo lesson plan or portfolio — many schools flex by ±1 year for the right candidate.

What non-teaching duties are expected?

Common non-teaching duties include exam invigilation, homework correction, parent-teacher meetings, one co-curricular activity, and being a homeroom/tutor-group mentor.

Who fits

Requirements & role details

Role details

Vacancies
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About the school

Government High School, Uruvaiyar

Key facts about Government High School, Uruvaiyar

Key facts
Founded
1956
Board
CBSE
Type
Secondary Level
Principal
PONNURANGAM A
Affiliation #
2920108
Address
URUVAIYAR, PUDUCHERRY, Uruvaiyar, Puducherry, Puducherry, 605110

Government High School, Uruvaiyar is a secondary level affiliated to CBSE, established in 1956, located in Puducherry, Puducherry.

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